AI Chat is your conversational research assistant. Instead of clicking through a judge profile manually, you type a question in plain English and the AI returns a direct, sourced answer in seconds.
Starting a conversation. Click AI Chat in the left sidebar or press Cmd+K (Mac) / Ctrl+K (Windows) to open the command palette, then select New AI Chat. You can also start a chat from any judge profile by clicking the chat bubble icon — the judge's profile is automatically added as context.
What to ask. AI Chat works best with specific, focused questions. Examples: 'What is Judge Rivera's grant rate on motions for summary judgment?' 'Has Judge Kim ever denied a preliminary injunction in a commercial dispute?' 'What exhibits does Judge Chen prefer at trial?' The AI draws on structured profile data, the full text of available tentative rulings, and attorney-submitted observations.
Reading the response. Every answer includes citations in the form of numbered footnotes. Click any footnote to jump directly to the source ruling or observation. If the AI is uncertain, it will say so explicitly rather than fabricating an answer.
Context window. A single conversation can span up to 20 messages. For a new topic or a different judge, start a fresh conversation. Past conversations are saved in the AI Chat history panel so you can revisit them.
Limitations. AI Chat cannot access sealed records, PACER filings, or information outside CaliforniaCourtIntel's database. Judges with sparse public ruling history will yield less confident answers. AI Chat is not legal advice.
Plan limits. Free users receive 10 AI Chat messages per month. Pro users receive 200. Firm and Enterprise plans include unlimited AI Chat.